scholarly journals Health Related Quality of Life among TB Patients: Question Mark on Performance of TB DOTS in Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeeha Malik ◽  
Rida Nasir ◽  
Azhar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Due to long duration of treatment and use of several agents, tuberculosis can lead to poor health related quality of life among patients. Objective. The present study was designed to assess health related quality of life among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Pakistan. Methodology. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. SF-36 was self-administered to a sample of 382 pulmonary tuberculosis patients receiving self-administered or directly observed types of treatment, in baseline, initial, or continuous phase of treatment. After data collection, data was cleaned, coded, and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Results. The results of the current study highlighted a significant impact on several domains of HRQoL of pulmonary TB patients. Highest HRQoL scores had been observed for the domain of physical functioning (60.03, ±25.779) whereas lowest HRQoL scores were observed for the domain of general health (34.97, ±14.286) perceptions of TB patients followed by bodily pain (43.40, ±24.594). Conclusion. The results of the present study concluded that TB patients had poor HRQoL in spite of the new therapeutic strategies and free availability of medicines. The disease had a negative impact on HRQoL of TB patients across all domains.

scholarly journals Development Of A Multi-Dimensional Health Related Quality Of Life Measure Specific For Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients In Iraq

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. A95-A96 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Dujaili ◽  
A.Q. Blebil ◽  
A. Awaisu ◽  
J. Bredle ◽  
M.A. Dujaili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Health-related quality of life among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 3137-3143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saniya Saleem ◽  
Amyn A. Malik ◽  
Asma Ghulam ◽  
Junaid Ahmed ◽  
Hamidah Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Impact of Caries Severity/Activity and Psychological Aspects of Caregivers on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among 5-Year-Old Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 570-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia ◽  
Monalisa Cesarino Gomes ◽  
Matheus França Perazzo ◽  
Carolina Castro Martins ◽  
Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Adjustment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of the severity/activity of dental caries as well as sense of coherence (SOC) and locus of control (LOC) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 5-year-old children. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 769 children at schools in a city in northeast Brazil. Parents/caregivers answered validated questionnaires addressing SOC and LOC. The children and parents/caregivers answered their respective modules of the Brazilian version of the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5-year-old children (SOHO-5). Data were also collected on sociodemographic characteristics, visits to the dentist, and the occurrence of toothache. Clinical examinations were performed by 2 trained examiners. A directed acyclic graph was used to select covariates for statistical adjustment, and logistic regression for complex samples was used to test associations between the dependent and independent variables (α = 5%). For parents/caregivers, the variables associated with a negative impact on OHRQoL were the occurrence of toothache (odds ratio, OR: 10.53; 95% confidence interval, CI: 6.34–17.51; p < 0.001) and a low SOC (OR: 2.17; 95% CI: 1.37–3.43; p = 0.001). According to the children’s perceptions, the following variables were associated with a negative impact on OHRQoL: toothache (OR: 3.58; 95% CI: 2.30–5.55; p < 0.001), caries activity (OR: 1.97; 95% CI: 1.07–3.62; p = 0.028), and traumatic dental injury (OR: 1.71; 95% CI: 1.15–2.53; p = 0.007). Among parents/caregivers, a low SOC led to poorer OHRQoL. For the children, however, neither psychological aspect affected OHRQoL. In the perception of both the parents/caregivers and children, toothache was the oral condition that exerted a negative impact on OHRQoL.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders in Portuguese Welders: Effects on Bodily Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Lourenço ◽  
Sílvia Luís
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Statistical Power ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders in welders may influence their health-related quality of life. However, few studies have addressed this issue and their results were inconclusive. This study investigates whether there are musculoskeletal disorders with a higher incidence in welders compared to non-welders, and whether these disorders lead to an increase in bodily pain which in turn decreases their health-related quality of life.Methods:A priori analyses of statistical power were conducted to determine the sample size needed to find medium to large statistical effects, for a 0.05 alpha, and critical sampling, combined with snowball sampling, was carried out. The study was cross-sectional, and participants were asked to respond to a survey using validated instruments (Nwelders = 40, Nnon−welders = 42).Results: As expected, a higher incidence of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in the cervical, dorsal, lumbar, and wrists and hands was found in welders in comparison to non-welders. Furthermore, the presence of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in the lumbar area, was related to an increased bodily pain and decreased health-related quality of life.Conclusion: Welders are exposed to a higher incidence of musculoskeletal disorders that decrease their quality of life. It is essential to increase the awareness of welders, organizations, and regulatory institutions toward this issue in order to motivate the development and implementation of prevention strategies. The need for primary and secondary prevention-type strategies, which have already proven their effectiveness in the context of welding, is highlighted.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in porphyria cutanea tarda: a cross-sectional registry based study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Andersen ◽  
Janne Thomsen ◽  
Åshild Rostad Enes ◽  
Sverre Sandberg ◽  
Aasne K. Aarsand
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a rare, photosensitive disease characterized by skin fragility and blistering on sun-exposed areas. There is little previous research on how this condition affects health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to the best of our knowledge this is the largest sample of PCT patients surveyed about their HRQoL. The aims of this study were to describe HRQoL, symptoms, susceptibility factors, disease activity and treatment in patients with PCT, and investigate the associations between these factors. Methods This is a cross-sectional, retrospective study based on patient-reported outcome and laboratory data. The Norwegian Porphyria Centre diagnoses all patients with PCT in Norway, all of whom are invited to participate in the Norwegian Porphyria Registry. Between December 2013–2015, 111 patients received a postal questionnaire and invitation to participate. Results Sixty-eight persons responded, with seven being excluded due to prolonged response time or missing information, resulting in 61 participants in the final analyses (55%). Median age was 60 years and 33 were female. We found a moderate negative relationship between the type and localisation of PCT symptoms and both mental (r = −.354 p < 0.01) and physical (r = −.441, p < 0.01) aspects of HRQoL. Participants who had started treatment when answering the questionnaire reported significantly better physical functioning and less bodily pain than those who had not started treatment. We did not observe an association between biochemical markers of disease activity and symptoms or HRQoL. Itching, a symptom that has received little attention in PCT was reported by 59% of the participants. Conclusions Our results show that reduced HRQoL is associated with more symptoms and not having started treatment. PCT is a rare disease, and there is a need for the development of best-practice guidelines to facilitate good patient care.

scholarly journals Health-related Quality of Life in Young Adult Girls with Dysmenorrhea among University Medical Students in Shah Alam, Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 02 ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Kumeshini Sukalingam ◽  
Kumar Ganesan ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Sports Activities

Dysmenorrhea is a notably serious crisis among young adult girls and it distresses their quality of life. After menarche, most young adult girls suffer severe pain, irregular menses, too much bleeding, and dysmenorrhea. It is a common gynecological complication affecting more than half of the young adult girls resulting in episodic school absenteeism coupled with a negative impact on social behavior, educational, and sports activities. This study was a cross-sectional descriptive, conducted from September to November 2013 among 210 young adult, female medical students of Management and Science University, using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire used in this study was associated with the health-related quality of life among young adult girls; questions were related to demography, family menstrual history, prevalence, symptoms, absentees of school, involvement in sports activities, and self-care strategies. This survey was completed and the data was analyzed for the results with percentages and chi-square test applied.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life after pulmonary tuberculosis in South Korea: analysis from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2010 and 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Hyuk Kim ◽  
Hyun Lee ◽  
Youlim Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Past History ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Although several studies have reported an association between tuberculosis and health-related quality of life, the change in health-related quality of life after pulmonary tuberculosis has been rarely studied. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of past history of pulmonary tuberculosis on health-related quality of life using a nationwide, cross-sectional, observational study in Korea. Methods Among 72,751 people selected using a stratified multi-stage sampling method, 7260 Korean participants were included using propensity score matching. Past history of pulmonary tuberculosis was defined as a previous diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis excluding patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. The primary outcome, health-related quality of life, was assessed by EQ-5D disutility. Results Before matching, the mean EQ-5D of individuals with pulmonary tuberculosis history was lower (0.066 vs. 0.056, p: 0.009). However, the difference was nullified after matching (0.066 vs. 0.062, p = 0.354). In multivariable Poisson regression analysis, EQ-5D disutility score was not associated with past pulmonary tuberculosis history. In subgroup analysis, past pulmonary tuberculosis history increased odds of low health-related quality of life in young (odds ratio [OR] 1.57, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17–2.11, p = 0.003), unmarried (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.05–3.73, p = 0.036), or separated patients (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.02–1.66, p = 0.032). Age and marital status were modulating factors on the effect of past pulmonary tuberculosis history on health-related quality of life. Conclusions There was no difference in health-related quality of life between individuals with and without past pulmonary tuberculosis history. Young and unmarried groups had increased odds for low health-related quality of life after pulmonary tuberculosis due to modulating effects of age and marital status.

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